Brett Lindros

Brett Lindros

Born: December 2, 1975
Age: 48
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Biography

Brett Alexander Blake Lindros (born December 2, 1975 in London, Ontario and raised in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is the younger brother of Eric Lindros.

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Personal life

The son of Carl Lindros and Bonnie Roszell-Lindros, Brett has Swedish heritage. The name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree". His great grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Bredaryd, Sweden, and Brett is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. His father Carl Lindros received a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario (where he played football, well enough to be drafted 30th overall by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 1970 CFL College Draft), and became a Chartered Accountant. His mother Bonnie is a registered nurse. He has one brother Eric and one sister Robin.

Playing career

Lindros was drafted in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 9th overall by the New York Islanders.

After suffering a series of concussions, he was forced to retire on May 1, 1996 due to post-concussion syndrome after playing only 51 NHL games. Brett now works in Toronto for hedge fund Radiant Capital

Life after hockey

Lindros was badly injured in a 2001 snowmobile accident; police reported that alcohol was a factor in the accident. Lindros, who was the passenger on the snowmobile, was charged with operating a snowmachine without a license or permit.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1992-93 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 31 11 11 22 162
1993-94 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 15 4 6 10 94 3 0 0 0 18
1994-95 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 26 24 23 47 63
1994-95 New York Islanders NHL 33 1 3 4 100
1995-96 New York Islanders NHL 18 1 2 3 47
NHL totals 51 2 5 7 147

International play

Played for Canada on:

  • 1992-93 National Team
  • 1993-94 National Team

International statistics

Year Team Event GP G A P PIM
1992-93 Canada Nat-Tm 11 1 6 7 33
1993-94 Canada Nat-Tm 44 7 7 14 118

[ Source: Wikipedia ]


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